'Like Thatchers, only cheaper’: Aldi ruling ‘sounds death knell’ for lookalikes

Aldi “intended to take advantage of TM’s reputation to sell own version," says judge | Major ruling overturns High Court | Discount retailers’ strategy of copycat products in jeopardy.

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'Like Thatchers, only cheaper’: Aldi ruling ‘sounds death knell’ for lookalikes

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